AUSTRIA: DEFICITS IN DEFENCE CAPABILITY

Article Abstract:

According to a report by an expert commission within the Austrian defence ministry, the country's defence force, the Bundesheer, will no longer be able to operate to the full extent from year 2003 unless defence spending is increased. The authors estimate that compared with countries such as Switzerland, Sweden and Finland, the Bundesheer has an investment deficit of Sch 150bn. With its present defence capability, Austria would not be able to ward off extensive military aggression. The capacity of the air force is described as "rudimentary". The report puts the annual cost of a professional army at Sch 53bn per year, while the defence ministry's budget in 2001/02 amounts to Sch 21.7bn.

International politics

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AUSTRIA: DEFENCE SPENDING UP

Article Abstract:

The Austrian government's budgets for the years 2001 and 2002 involve an increase in defence spending from Sch 22.4bn to Sch 23bn. Moreover, the defence ministry will get Sch 600mn from the building and other divestments. In future the finance ministry will compensate the defence force for participation in Eurocorps operations. Moreover, the Bundesheer's activities in securing the eastern border of the European Union will be compensated for Sch 500mn.

Defense Goods & Svcs Expend

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AUSTRIA: NEW UNIFORMS FOR THE ARMY

Article Abstract:

The Austrian defence force, the Bundesheer, is to introduce new combat uniforms from 2003. The investment in new uniforms amounts to EUR 189mn. The troops will get also new battle boots and splinter protection glasses.

Capital expenditures, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS, Surgical appliances and supplies, Apparel & Related Products, Apparel Manufacturing, Ophthalmic goods, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, Personal, Industrl Safety Eqp, Eye Goods NEC, Industrial Goggles, Safety equipment, Eyewear, Safety goggles

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